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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.56, 2,912.76 and 1,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.56, 2,912.76 and 1,490.48 is: 2,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.56 : 2,912.76 = 1,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.56/2,912.76 = 1,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.56x = 2,912.76 × 1,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.56x = 4,341,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,410.52/2,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.05

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